Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced a major setback in their IPL 2026 campaign as 18-year-old Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring tear during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Mhatre, who had been in excellent form, scored 30 runs off 12 balls before injuring himself while running between wickets. CSK batting coach Mike Hussey confirmed the injury looks serious, stating, 'It looks pretty bad, unfortunately,' and noted that Mhatre's absence would be a significant loss for the team. Mhatre has been CSK's best performer this season, accumulating 201 runs at a strike rate of 177.87. The team may consider Urvil Patel as a potential replacement. CSK's current position in the league is concerning, with only two wins from six matches, placing them at No. 7 on the points table. CSK ultimately lost the match by ten runs, further complicating their season.